Armed Forces Wellness Centers (AFWC) offer standardized wellness programs and services that help build, promote and sustain healthy habits for Service Members, Family Members, Retirees and DoD Civilians. The holistic approach of AFWC aims to support the whole person to address lifestyle change in areas that affect both short- and long-term health. AFWC provides access to health educators and services that empower individuals to set their own health goals and achieve them.
Various methods are used to determine body composition including Bod Pod, ultrasound, and bioelectrical impedance. Body composition goes beyond the number seen on a the scale and determines if weight comes from fat mass or fat-free mass, . Fat-free mass which includesis everything in the body is not made of that is not fat, such as muscle and bone. There is a strong link between high body fat percentage and increased risk for diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
Metabolism is the medical term for the rate at which the body burns calories. Weight management involves a delicate balance between calories burned and calories consumed. Metabolic testing results provide the exact number of calories required for weight loss, gain, or maintenance.
Exercise testing is an assessment of biometrics (height, weight, body mass index, blood pressure, and heart rate) and the four components of health-related physical fitness:
Health Educators use exercise test results as a planning tool for exercise prescription and motivation to assist participants in establishing and meeting reasonable physical activity, fitness, and health goals.
Stress and strong emotions can cause or worsen various health problems such as heart disease, hypertension, headaches, strokes, and depression. AFWC offers Biofeedback and education in stress relief techniques and coping skills to help combat daily stress. Biofeedback is a technique used to measure and control the body’s response, such as heart rate and breathing patterns, to stress.
Health Educators within the AFWC partner work with clients in an individuals’through the behavior change process. The process involves providing education, supporting with goal setting, the client as they set goals, and access intrinsic motivations to encourage the development of sustainable healthy behaviors and attitudes.
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Newport News Shipyard
3100 Huntington Ave, Newport News VA 23607
Norfolk Naval Base
1721 Admiral Taussig Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23511
Joint Base Lewis McChord
(253) 966- 3757
USAG Daegu Satellite
DSN: (315) 737- 4218 CIV: 0503- 337- 4218
Camp Humphreys
DSN: (315) 737- 5758 CIV: 0503- 337- 5758
Camp Zama
DSN: (315) 263- 4073 CIV: 046- 407- 4073
Schofield Barracks
(808) 655- 1866
Fort Wainwright
(907) 361- 2234
Joint Base San Antonio
(210) 539- 1254
Fort Cavazos
(254) 553- 6196
Fort Bliss
(915) 742- 9566
Fort Sill
(580) 442- 0680
Fort Leonard Wood
(573) 596- 9677
Fort Johnson
(337) 531- 3055
Fort Riley
(785) 239- 9355
Fort Leavenworth
(913) 758- 3403
Fort Carson
(719) 526- 3887
Fort Irwin
(760) 380- 7373
Fort Huachuca
(520) 533- 5311
Joint Base Langley-Eustis
(757) 314- 7724
Fort Gregg-Adams
(804) 734- 9925
Fort Jackson
(803) 751- 6749
Fort Drum
(315) 772- 4608
Fort Bragg
(910) 643- 2101
Ft Meade / Ft Meyer Satellite
(301) 677- 2006
Aberdeen Proving Ground
(410) 306- 1024
Fort Knox
(502) 626- 0408
Fort Campbell
(270) 461- 3451
Fort Stewart
(912) 767- 4077
Fort Eisenhower
(706) 787-6756
Fort Moore
(706) 544-9142
Fort Rucker
(334) 255- 3923
USAG Italy
DSN: (314) 636- 9260 CIV: 0444- 61- 9260
Wiesbaden
DSN: (314) 590- 1478 CIV: 011- 49- 6371- 9464- 1478
Stuttgart
DSN: (314) 590- 1601 CIV: 011- 49- 6371- 9464- 1601
Landstuhl
DSN: (314) 590- 5881 CIV: 011- 49- 6371- 9464- 5881
USAG Bavaria
DSN: (314) 476- 4795 CIV: 011- 49- 9662- 83- 4795
Fort Belvoir
(703) 806-1323
5981 13th Street | Bld. 1155 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
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